GoodCompany

Be someone's good company.

There are people all over the world who just need a friend. If you're warm, reliable, and a good listener, you could be that for someone — and become part of our circle (and my friend too).

We're building a network of vetted volunteer friends to be there for people I can't personally reach. This is real friendship — a regular chat, a listening ear, genuine human connection. Not therapy, not rescue work: just being a good friend.

And you don't just join a roster — you join a circle. Once you're vetted, you become a friend of mine (Ameen) and of each other. We look out for one another and walk through the ups and downs of life together. 🤝

🛡️ How we keep everyone safe (please read)

Because we're often there for people going through hard times, we take safety seriously — for them and for you. Before anyone is ever matched with a real person, every volunteer goes through vetting:

18+ only, application reviewed personally by Ameen
Identity check + at least one reference (more, plus background checks, for in-person roles where available)
A signed conduct code: strictly platonic, never romantic or sexual, never asking anyone for money
Short training, including how to gently point someone to professional help if they're in crisis (we never counsel a crisis alone)
First contact happens through the platform — never your private phone or address
Ongoing support, and you can step back any time

We're honest: this is a growing circle, and we're vetting carefully and starting small. Apply to be among the first friends in the network.

You'd be great if you're

Warm and genuinely kind
A good, patient listener
Reliable — you show up
18 or older
Happy to keep it platonic

This isn't for you if

You want to meet romantic partners
You'd ask anyone for money
You want to "fix" or preach at people
You can't commit a little regular time

Apply to be a volunteer friend

Tell us about yourself. Ameen reads every application personally — you'll hear back before any next step.

Your name Email Phone / WhatsApp (Ameen will call you to say hi and check things over) Country City / area Your timezone Languages you speak Roughly how many hours a week could you give? How would you like to help? Why do you want to be a friend to someone who needs one? A reference (name + how to reach them) — not a family member A second reference (optional for now) Photo ID for verification (passport, driving licence, or national ID)

🔒 Your ID is used only to confirm you're a real, accountable person. It's stored securely, never shown publicly, and deleted once Ameen has verified you.

I confirm I am 18 or older. I agree to the conduct code: strictly platonic, never romantic/sexual, and I will never ask anyone I befriend for money. I understand I'll be vetted (ID + references, and I'll go through this before being matched with anyone).

Volunteering from a specific city?

We're starting circles of volunteer friends around the world — be among the first in your city:

London · New York · Los Angeles · Chicago · Toronto · Vancouver · Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Sydney · Melbourne · Singapore · Manchester · Dublin · Auckland · Berlin · Amsterdam · Hong Kong · Mumbai · Johannesburg · Lagos

If you're in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, please reach out to people trained to help, free, 24/7: findahelpline.com · US 988 · UK 116 123 · Domestic abuse (US) thehotline.org / 1-800-799-7233. Good Company is friendly companionship, not therapy, medical, or crisis care.